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Practical Building Conservation: Roofing - Practical Building Conservation (Hardback)
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Practical Building Conservation: Roofing - Practical Building Conservation (Hardback)

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Hardback 682 Pages
Published: 02/01/2014
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Roofing looks at traditional roof coverings used on historic buildings. Many materials and systems have been used to provide roof coverings, and the book provides information about their technological evolution, the processes causing deterioration, and ways of assessing problems and solutions. Repairs, maintenance and conflicts with modern practices are also covered.

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN: 9780754645566
Number of pages: 682
Weight: 1910 g
Dimensions: 242 x 226 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

'This book provides a sound basis for understanding roofs, and allowing informed choices to be made in the long-term interest of the building. Certainly no student of conservation should be without this book and likewise most professionals should greatly benefit from its clear and thorough practical analysis of a complex subject.' Cornerstone: magazine of The Society for The Protection of Ancient Buildings. 'Extremely well illustrated, with excellent photographs, it reveals the full extent of England's historic roofing in all its glorious variation and complexity, this is a most informative book, very well researched and providing excellent guidance on the subject. Context 'This work is an essential part of the conservation professional's and student's resources'. Architectural Technology

‘Roofing is a well-written, technically proficient, and comprehensive installation manual that the North American industry would be wise to emulate.’ – Lesley Gilmore, AIA, LEED AP-BC+C, Gilmore Preservation

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